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Naomi Bechtold
Naomi Bechtold (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 24. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Bechtold completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Naomi Bechtold was born in Santa Barbara, California. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 1982 and a graduate degree from Lehigh University in 1990. Bechtold’s career experience includes working as a small business owner. She has also worked in hotel management and higher education.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Donna Schaibley defeated Naomi Bechtold in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donna Schaibley (R) | 58.1 | 30,321 |
 | Naomi Bechtold (D)  | 41.9 | 21,853 | |
| Total votes: 52,174 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Naomi Bechtold advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Naomi Bechtold | 100.0 | 7,406 |
| Total votes: 7,406 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Donna Schaibley advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Schaibley | 100.0 | 8,571 |
| Total votes: 8,571 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Donna Schaibley defeated Naomi Bechtold and Donald Rainwater in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Schaibley (R) | 55.6 | 20,618 |
| Naomi Bechtold (D) | 41.6 | 15,428 | |
 | Donald Rainwater (L) | 2.8 | 1,026 | |
| Total votes: 37,072 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Naomi Bechtold advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Naomi Bechtold | 100.0 | 2,241 |
| Total votes: 2,241 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Donna Schaibley advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 24 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Schaibley | 100.0 | 7,380 |
| Total votes: 7,380 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Naomi Bechtold completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bechtold's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Naomi Sponsler Bechtold Education: B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University
M.B.A. from Lehigh University.
Additional Credentials: Naomi is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®)
Community Involvement Carmel Clay Parks Foundation Board Member: 2015 to Present Past President of the IN Affiliate, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Volunteer, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Soup Kitchen, Indianapolis Founding Member, Carmel Kiwanis Club
Experience
Naomi has worked in sales and operations in the hotel industry, been a fund raiser for a Catholic high school outside Chicago, run her own Pampered Chef business and, for the past 14 years, been involved in higher education. For the past 11 years Naomi has worked for Purdue Extension, first as an Extension Educator and presently as an Extension Specialist in the area of personal financial management education.
- We need balance in our state legislature that will provide a voice to fight for competitive pay for public school teachers
- I will be your voice to advocate for better, cheaper healthcare options and the highest standard of clean air and water.
- Our democracy rests on fair and safe elections through redistricting reform, and we need to keep our families safe through common-sense gun safety legislation
The Environment-I want my children and their children to be able to breathe clean air and drink safe water.
Healthcare- No one should have to make a choice between feeding their family and taking their medicine.
Common Sense Gun Control- So our families can be safe at home and at school.
Independent voice
Collaborative
Leader
Experienced in building communities
To be honest and transparent in how I do business
2. Providing the right workforce development training, through higher education, vocational and career specific training to move Indiana forward.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Naomi Bechtold participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 2, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Naomi Bechtold's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | I have spent that last year talking with residents, city and county leaders and other elected officials – from all parties. The issues I have heard about that we need to fix will take someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work across the aisle to resolve. It’s time for a change, and I have the passion and plan to make a difference for the people in our state. In these discussion, what I've found to be to be the top 3 priorities in my district are: 1. FAIR ELECTIONS & VOTER ACCESS: To pass bipartisan redistricting commission legislation so the people pick their politicians, and not the other way around. 2. INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION & KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE IN SCHOOL: Better funding for our teachers and support for mental health and wellness, restricted firearm access and funding for research around gun violence prevention. 3. ENSURING INDIANA CONTINUES TO BE THE CROSSROADS OF AMERICA: To fix our existing infrastructure and invest in a comprehensive transportation system that connects Indianapolis with surrounding cities and towns.[3][4] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am running for the Indiana State House of Representatives to represent a new voice and new vision for Indiana’s future, provide voters a qualified democratic choice in our district, and to build a balanced viewpoint to get things done. That is my political agenda, and that’s what I will do as the Indiana State House Representative for District 24.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Naomi Bechtold participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Naomi Bechtold's responses follow below.[5]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Fair Elections & Voter Access 2) Investment in Public Education & Keeping Our Kids Safe in School |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | 1. Redistricting reform: We need to pass bipartisan redistricting commission legislation so the people pick their politicians and not the other way around. 2. Continued investment in public education and keeping our kids safe in school: Because education is the key to America's future success and every child should be able to access high quality education without having to pay for it. In regards to school safety, our youth should be able to go to school not fearful for their lives so I support funding for research in the area of gun violence prevention, mental health and wellness and restricted firearm access.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 28, 2020
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Naomi Bechtold's responses," August 2, 2018 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "BPsurvey" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
